Board of Aldermen Recap

     The Board of Aldermen met briefly on February 14th, approving a laundry list of resolutions and ordinances, including an ordinance amending the current ordinance pertaining to golf carts and UTVs on City streets and highways.
     Resolutions approved include the authorization of an annual contribution to the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District for emergency management services, an approval to purchase a mower for use on steep grades, an authorization for the City Administrator to purchase computer equipment to replace existing desktops, laptops, and equipment per the City's replacement program, and an authorization to enter into an agreement with Superior Bowen Asphalt Co. for edge mill and asphalt overlay to streets identified in the City's pavement replacement program. 
     The Board also approved an ordinance amending an ordinance pertaining to golf carts and UTVs to allow neighborhood vehicles and utility terrain vehicles to operate on City streets and highways with posted speed limits at 35 miles per hour or less, once properly registered and permitted with the City. Applications to register are available on the city’s website and a representative from the police department will be available for visual inspections (required for registration) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

When registering, please have the following available:

• A copy of the owner’s valid driver’s license
• Proof of ownership
• Copy of the current insurance policy showing listing the neighborhood vehicle/UTV including the serial number/VIN Number and year of model
  
  

Visual Inspection of the vehicle is required. The following must be in place to pass the inspection:

• Lighted headlamp & tail lamp
• Brake lights in working order
• Mechanical turn signals front and back
• Seat belt(s) for the operator and passengers
•  A braking system  
• A muffler
• Slow-moving emblem in conformity with Section 307.127, RSMo., or a bicycle safety flag which extends not less than seven (7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle.  

The next meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, February 28th at City Hall.